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Shostakovich: Symphony 13 (Chandos)

Shostakovich and Pärt, cheek by jowl, on this uneven disc [NC]

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Wagner: Siegfried (Pristine Audio)

Another majestic instalment of living theatre  – the best so far – in Kna’s 1956 Bayreuth Ring, in superb sound [RMo]

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Delius: Eine Messe des Lebens (LAWO Classics)

Sir Mark Elder and his Bergen forces present Delius’ A Mass of Life in the best possible light [MC]

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The Tempestuous Harpsichord (Tremula Records)

A storm in a teacup [PRJ]

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Chopin: Études (Decca)

These Études aspire to a narrative unlike any other recording ever made – and is often remarkable in doing that [MB]

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Kathleen Ferrier (contralto) Songs of the British Isles (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Craftsmanship that is quite incredible … remarkable control … a masterful, spirited and dynamic touch [EML]

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Four Temperaments (Linn)

Another outstanding recording by Phantasm, which presents English consort music in its full glory [JV]

Velvet Brown (tuba) – recital (Crystal Records)

A fine compilation of American tuba works, played a virtuoso soloist [PRJ]